US Bridges

SR 140 over Frederick Creek

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 8.32 MI North of US 52 · Structure no. 7304382

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,066
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 140 over Frederick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 140 over Frederick Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 94 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,066 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,501 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 140
CrossesFrederick Creek
Location8.32 MI North of US 52
RouteState Highway 140
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.79958, -82.76494
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,066 (2021)
Projected traffic5,501 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 140 over Frederick Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is SR 140 over Frederick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 140 over Frederick Creek carry?

About 4,066 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 140 over Frederick Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 140 over Frederick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.